Automation Engineer

Ats Automation - Lewis Center, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Lewis Center, OH

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Automation Engineer role at ATS Company involves designing and implementing complex industrial automation solutions for various manufacturing industries, particularly in life sciences. The position requires collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to integrate technology and business expertise, ensuring the delivery of professional automation solutions from concept to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys and support requirements definition
• Design, develop, and implement process, utility and building control systems in support of manufacturing operations
• Support the project team with the development of functional specifications and detailed design specifications for hardware and software system solutions
• Support the development of the required test plan, test scripts, test protocols, and test reports
• Build and qualify software development and production system environments
• Perform the installation and start-up of systems or applications, remotely or at the customer site
• Execute testing and qualification activities in respect with the industry rules and regulations
• Report to the Technical Lead on project progress and issues
• Provide post implementation support and training to clients

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or relevant professional experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with the deployment of industrial automation solutions (hardware and software)
• Experience with design specifications, software development, acceptance testing, commissioning, and qualification
• Technical knowledge and practical experience with at least one industrial platform solution from Rockwell, Aveva or Siemens
• Familiar with agile software development methodologies
• Knowledgeable in relational databases and programming languages such as Ladder Logic, Functional Block Diagram, Structured Text, Python, C#/C++, MS SQL
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Good communicator, fluent in English, spoken and written
• Experience with the regulated industry requirements preferred
• Willing to travel to manufacturing/customer sites when required

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the design and deployment of industrial network infrastructure and IIoT solutions preferred
• Formal certification in industrial platform solutions